Don Kraar

Savage Sword of Conan is the greatest sword-and-sorcery magazine of all time thanks to its gripping, brutal storytelling, iconic artwork, and unmatched portrayal of Conan?s raw, untamed world. This volume not only contains a massive new collection of the treasured original run but also features the never before reprinted Conan the Barbarian: Skull of Set original graphic novel in all its full color glory! With Larry Hama deep into his run as Editor on the series, a new showcase of talents begin to arise and take our beloved barbarian to even greater heights!An Omnibus for the ages! This 850+ page tome collects a story from one of the greatest collaborations of comic history. After years of exceptional work together, Paul Gulacy and Doug Moench, turn their collective gaze on Conan in the Marvel Graphic Novel, Conan the Barbarian: The Skull of Set!This collection continues the run of Charles ?Chuck? Dixon as lead story writer with a host of artistic talents assisting including a majority of work from Gary Kwapisz with inks and finishes (and occasional pencils as well) by master draftsman, Ernie Chan! Stories include ?Blood Circus,? ?Slaves of the Circle,? and ?Bane of the Dark Brotherhood?! Also included is the Don Kraar penned ?The Wrath of Crom,? with early work by Dale Eaglesham and luscious inks from Pat Redding!This collection includes the usual assortment of superb pin up art by some true greats of the comic book form as well as up-and-coming talents of the time. This book also features a section of rarely seen bonus material!This volume includes Charles ?Chuck? Dixon and Doug Moench on the main writing duties and artists Gary Kwapisz, Paul Gulacy, Ernie Chan, Tom Grindberg, Dale Eaglesham, and others on interior art with works from legendary Conan cover artists like Joe Jusko and Earl Norem.Collecting: Savage Sword of Conan (1974) #146-158 and Conan the Barbarian: The Skull of Set graphic novel (1987) Marvel Graphic Novel #53

Volume 2 of the Conan the King Omnibus sees writers Alan Zelenetz and Don Kraar teaming up with Marc Silvestri, Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Geoff Isherwood and Mike Manley to bring a new era of Conan to life. The greatest hero in sword-and-sorcery history. This is the legend of the time when Conan was KING!ALL HAIL KING CONAN!Conan the barbarian, the thief, the mercenary,  and now… Conan the king!Believing his favorite son, Conn, to be dead after a reckless campaign in the treacherous region of Gunderland, Conan sets out with his elite squad, the Black Dragons, determined to retrieve his son?s body. But Conn is very much alive, and his perilous journey back to his father unfolds alongside Conan?s desperate quest.Tensions rise with Conan?s other son, Taurus, who delves into dangerous witchcraft and sorcery, plotting to seize the throne. When a flaming bird, summoned by the malevolent witch Zandra, abducts Taurus, Conan embarks on a daring rescue mission to save his rebellious son.This is only the beginning of Conan?s troubles. He faces relentless palace intrigue, warring factions, and ominous prophecies of war and famine that drive him into a deadly conflict with Nemedia, Aros, Ophir, and the Picts, who all scheme to conquer Aquilonia. Meanwhile, sinister plots brew behind his back as Crasus and Count Barthold conspire against the indomitable king…Written by Alan Zelenetz and Don Kraar with artwork by Marc Silvestri, Mike Docherty, Judith Hunt, Mike Manley and Geoff Isherwood.